The next men’s Rugby World Cup (rugby union) will be held in 2027 in Australia ; it is scheduled to take place sometime between September and October 2027 , with exact match dates structured in a similar window to recent tournaments.

Quick Scoop

  • Tournament: Men’s Rugby World Cup (rugby union).
  • Next edition: 2027.
  • Host nation: Australia.
  • Typical window: Early September to late October (2027 event is planned in that broad period, aligning with the international calendar around the new Nations Championship cycle).

For context, this 2027 World Cup will be the first expanded to 24 teams , moving from four pools to six pools and adding a Round of 16, which is why it remains a centerpiece of the international calendar even as new competitions like the Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup launch in 2026.

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